TACLOBAN CITY—Mayor Bernardino Tacoy of Matag-ob, Leyte, wants to know how a P96-million flood control project in his town was implemented after a section of the structure collapsed at the height of heavy rains this week. The project, undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Fourth Engineering District in Leyte, was built […]... Keep on reading: Blame game in Leyte town as riverbank wall collapses
NEW YORK — Emma Raducanu‘s best U.S. Open since her surprising 2021 title ended in the third round with a 6-1, 6-2 loss to 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in just 62 minutes Friday. Raducanu, who said she will continue to work with new coach Francisco Roig through the end of this season, has lost to past Grand Slam champions at every major in 2025: Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open and French Open, then Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon before this exit. “When the very top play against me, they have a point to prove that they’re at the top, […]... Keep on reading: Raducanu's best US Open since 2021 title ends with loss to Rybakina
Actor-turned-politician Richard Gomez is under fire for his social media rant against journalists who were seeking the Leyte congressman’s reaction to allegations linking him to a faulty flood control project in his district. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Gomez, instead of addressing the queries, dismissed them on orchestrated “media spin” and shared the screenshots […]... Keep on reading: Gomez rant vs journos could lead to House ethics probe
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order (Ilbo) had been issued against the suspects in the case of the missing “sabungeros,” or cockfighting aficionados—among them gambling tycoon Atong Ang and his former girlfriend, actress Gretchen Barretto. Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla said the Ilbo was issued against persons identified […]... Keep on reading: Lookout order issued vs Atong, Gretchen, others in ‘sabungeros’ case
In line with the government’s investigation of irregularities in the multibillion-peso flood control projects, a Malacañang official on Friday said President Marcos would be open to disclosing his assets and net worth, but only “if it is necessary.” Palace press officer Claire Castro also said at a press briefing that the focus of the government’s […]... Keep on reading: Palace: Marcos willing to disclose SALN ‘if necessary’
Officials and employees of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are prohibited until November from going on personal foreign trips, except for medical reasons, according to a memorandum issued by the agency on Friday. The yet unnumbered memo came two days after President Marcos ordered a lifestyle check on all officials under the […]... Keep on reading: No foreign trips for DPWH staff, execs amid probe
Kobe Shinwa University will continue showcasing the highly effective Japanese brand of volleyball in a game for all the PVL Invitational marbles, which the guest team doggedly worked for in a reverse sweep of Chery Tiggo on Friday night. With their fast-paced, technically precise play stunted in the first two sets, the young Japanese patiently […]... Keep on reading: Kobe Shinwa prevents all-PH teams final for PVL Invitational title
Big names like Kobe Paras, DJ Fenner and CJ Lane were not among the 128 players who have entered the PBA Rookie Draft slated Sept. 7 at SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. A check from the league said that Paras and Lane were not among the last-minute applicants that came before Friday’s deadline at […]... Keep on reading: Ex-Eagle Chiu literally biggest name to beat Draft deadline
Princess Superal’s bid to win back-to-back legs in the Ladies PGT will face a very formidable challenge down south as Pauline del Rosario adds depth to a talented field in the P750,000 ICTSI Bacolod Golf Challenge in Murcia town. After winning at Caliraya Springs just a couple of weeks back and then finishing tied for […]... Keep on reading: Superal goes for back-to-back in Bacolod
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the shutdown of Villar Group-owned Siquijor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor) following multiple violations, paving the way for new power facilities to secure the province’s electricity supply. In a joint statement posted with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday, the ERC revoked Sipcor’s provisional authority to operate on […]... Keep on reading: Villar power firm loses right to serve Siquijor
TUGUEGARAO CITY—After standing for nearly a century and a half, the historic Santa Maria de Mayan Parish Church in Itbayat, Batanes, has begun to crumble—this time not to earthquake or typhoon, but to demolition crews preparing the ground for a new house of worship. The tearing down of the 137-year-old structure paves the way for […]... Keep on reading: In Batanes, Itbayat’s 137-year-old church torn down for rebuild
For most of my life, I believed that being busy meant being successful. In college, I wore my packed schedule like a badge of honor. I joined multiple organizations, volunteer work, competitions and said yes to almost every opportunity that came my way. I thought I was proving my worth—that the more I could juggle, […]... Keep on reading: Learning to slow down
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Israel declared Gaza’s largest city a combat zone and recovered the remains of two hostages on Friday as the army launched the start of a planned offensive that has drawn international condemnation. As the military announced the resumption of fighting, health officials said the death toll in Gaza has risen to 63,025, with 59 deaths reported by hospitals over the last 24 hours. Aid groups and a church sheltering people said they would stay in Gaza City, refusing to abandon the hungry and displaced. The shift comes weeks after Israel first announced plans to widen […]... Keep on reading: Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone, death toll hits 63,025
CALAPAN CITY—Oriental Mindoro Gov. Humerlito Dolor expressed disappointment over the passage of a provincial board resolution seeking a Senate blue ribbon committee and Commission on Audit (COA) probe into the provincial government’s river restoration program, reiterating that the same board has not taken action on alleged anomalous multibillion-peso flood control projects. In a statement on […]... Keep on reading: Oriental Mindoro gov, board clash over river restoration, flood control issues
The recent episodes of flooding in many regions of the country reveal a brutal truth: corruption and governance failure lie at the heart of this crisis. The Philippines, a nation long battered by typhoons, did not suffer from some faceless act of nature alone. The heavy downpours were amplified by plastic choking our canals and […]... Keep on reading: Drowning in plastics, buried in corruption
We were inspired by a recent academic editorial that delved into the profound symbolism and evolving nature of nursing uniforms. From the crisp, white veils and starched aprons of decades past to the comfortable, functional scrubs of today, these garments have always been more than just clothing. They are powerful visual statements that convey our […]... Keep on reading: How nursing uniforms tell our story
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